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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.59, 1,152.05 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.59, 1,152.05 and 573.15 is: 790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.59 : 1,152.05 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.59/1,152.05 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.59x = 1,152.05 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.59x = 660,294.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,294.59/835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.21

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